In either of these cases, the flat foot or high Projoint Plus Review arched foot, it is critical that the arch support is manufactured with an impression or cast of the foot while the foot is in what is called "the neutral position". The neutral position is when the foot, ankle and knee joint are in alignment. When the arch support is made while the foot is in the neutral position it will keep the foot in this neutral position throughout the step. This allows the foot to absorb shock as you walk, evenly distribute the weight in the foot and allow the foot to act as a firm efficient lever arm when you push-off of the ground and propel yourself forward.
Making an impression or cast of the foot in neutral position is easy when the patient is in the office and the technician or physician is making the cast or impression of the foot. When arch supports are made using a foam impression that is sent to the patient after ordering online, they must be provided with clear, simple instructions on how to make the impression with the foot in the neutral position. If made properly, the arch support can be extremely effective at relieving foot pain, knee pain, hip pain and low back pain.
Let me tell you how I got to this point shall I? Well, I had always been very healthy and active, but in 2003 when I was aged 42, I injured my sacroiliac joint whilst doing some gardening; it was quite simply a back problem which just didn't get better.